At The End of a Stop, Fresno PD Cites People For Offenses That Do Not Require Police or Advance Public Safety
Most common traffic citation results by traffic stop type
Traffic Violation Type Traffic Stop Citation Result Count (%)
Equipment Obstructed Window 293 (54%)
Equipment Driving Without a License 43 (8%)
Equipment Incorrect License Plate Displayed 36 (7%)
Moving Operating Vehicle at Unsafe Speed 2648 (73%)
Moving Using Cell Phone Without Handheld Device While Driving 269 (7%)
Moving Driving Without a License 184 (5%)
Non-moving No Vehicle Registration 252 (55%)
Non-moving Driving Without a License 56 (12%)
Non-moving Failure to Prove Financial Responsibility (i.e. Insurance) 52 (11%)

Catalyst California's calculations based on City of Fresno's Police Stop Data (2022), catalystcalifornia.org, 2024. Analysis for all officer-initiated traffic stops made by officers in 2022.